Community

Wednesday, January 11 to Saturday, January 14, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.

Wild Goose Creative is hosting the 2023 Midwest Queer Comedy Festival (MQCFest), as it returns to Columbus, Ohio for the fifth in-person festival. Join us January 11-14 for four nights of queer comedy.

This year, the MQCFEst’s lineup includes new outstanding performers and previous festival favorites.

Festival Passes are on sale now. For more information on the festival and to buy tickets, visit mqcfest.com.

Wednesday, January 11 to Saturday, January 14, Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St.

Wild Goose Creative is hosting the 2023 Midwest Queer Comedy Festival (MQCFest), as it returns to Columbus, Ohio for the fifth in-person festival. Join us January 11-14 for four nights of queer comedy.

This year, the MQCFEst’s lineup includes new outstanding performers and previous festival favorites.

Festival Passes are on sale now. For more information on the festival and to buy tickets, visit mqcfest.com.

Saturday, January 7, 12:30pm-2pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.

Break down outmoded patterns and design your own future. Learn which astrological influences can propel you toward true independence.

Class fee is $20.00 [or $30.00 for two people].

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Sunday, January 22, 12noon-1pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

We are a support group for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced shame, rejection, and harm in the name of religion.

Please join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Please use this Zoom link to join this event. This meeting is locked with a password: care4all.

This event will repeat on the second Wednesday of the month and on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Thursday, January 19, 7-10pm, Club Diversity, 863 S. High St.

Join us for our DSA happy hour! We will be meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm at Club Diversity at 863 S. High St. This will be an informal get together to meet, hang out, talk shop, and enjoy the camaraderie! Non-members are welcome to join and learn more about the chapter.

Hosted by Columbus DSA [Democratic Socialists of America].

Monday, January 16, 10am, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

In Partnership with King Arts Complex, we’re presenting our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House. Come and celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King through visual and performing arts. This will be a unique opportunity to learn about the impact of Dr. King’s teachings and how his work changed the trajectory of our country. Admission is free.

Sunday, January 15, 2:30-4pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.

Join us for round table discussions. A $5 donation is requested.

Hosted by The Magical Druid.

Saturday, January 14, 12noon-2pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called “Going to HCCO” and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.

Saturday, January 14, 10-11:45am, this on-line event requires advance registration

Speakers:

• Dr. Gillian Goobie, M.D., PhD, FRCPC [Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians], Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Respiratory Medicine, University of British Columbia

Wednesday, January 4, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Merion Village Association holds monthly public meetings to engage and update our members and neighbors on a variety of topics and interests related to our community. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings! If you’d like to register for this meeting, to learn more about the MVA, or if you’re interested in becoming a member, visit our website at merionvillage.org.